Research Methods Quiz

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What is a primary focus of Quantitative Research?

Subjective experiences

Numeric and unchanging data (correct)

Participants’ perceptions

The hows and whys of behavior

Which characteristic differentiates Qualitative Research from Quantitative Research?

Focus on numeric data

Structure with specific chapters

Use of open-ended questions (correct)

Objective stance on findings

What is one advantage of Quantitative Research?

It relies on personal experiences

It can be statistically analyzed (correct)

It allows in-depth understanding of phenomena

It provides a holistic view of subjects

What type of data is primarily used in Qualitative Research?

Experiences and perceptions Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly represents a disadvantage of Qualitative Research?

Findings may not be generalizable Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research typically comprises about 50 pages or more?

Thesis Signup and view all the answers

In which research type would you find a preference for close-ended questions?

Quantitative Research Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a research thesis?

To provide new conclusions about a study Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of correlational research?

Identifying relationships between fixed variables Signup and view all the answers

Which type of correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other also increases?

Positive correlation Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of experimental research?

To establish cause-effect relationships Signup and view all the answers

When is comparative research most appropriately used?

To show which among two choices is a better option Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario is correlational research most beneficial?

When collecting data quickly from natural settings Signup and view all the answers

What type of correlation indicates that a change in one variable does not affect the other?

Zero correlation Signup and view all the answers

Which research method is primarily used to explore individual experiences and meanings?

Qualitative research Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of experimental research?

It requires controlling at least one variable Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary advantage of quantitative research?

Fast collection of data Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the goal of descriptive research?

To understand the current status of an identified variable Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant disadvantage of qualitative research?

It can be tedious to interpret the data Signup and view all the answers

What does the independent variable represent in a research study?

The variable that causes a change Signup and view all the answers

Which type of quantitative research can compare different groups or conditions without manipulating the variables?

Comparative research Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of quantitative research?

Focuses on feelings and emotions Signup and view all the answers

What type of questions can descriptive research answer?

What, where, when, and how, but not why Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is essential for ensuring realistic results in quantitative research?

Sample size Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of narrative research?

To extract meaningful context based on documented experiences Signup and view all the answers

When is phenomenological research typically utilized?

To study the effect of a unique phenomenon on participants Signup and view all the answers

What methodology focuses primarily on the analysis of a single case or institution?

Case study research Signup and view all the answers

Which research design is best suited for investigating the actions and interactions within a group?

Ethnographic research Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of grounded theory research?

To generate a carefully formulated theory about a phenomenon Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario would be ideal for using narrative research?

When exploring individual life stories and experiences Signup and view all the answers

In which type of research would you primarily explore lived experiences associated with a specific phenomenon?

Phenomenological research Signup and view all the answers

Which research type is focused on understanding why and how a certain group of people behave in their environment?